A SHORT video clip posted by a member of United States President Donald Trump's team has unexpectedly thrust Malaysian infrastructure into the international spotlight.
The footage, which shows the presidential motorcade travelling through the country, has sparked widespread admiration from viewers around the world.
Did Trump make Malaysia's highways go viral?
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Trump has already departed Malaysia for his next destination, but a video of his motorcade travelling along the Maju Expressway (MEX) has captured global attention and admiration.
The 13-second video, posted on the X platform by Trump's Special Assistant and Communication Adviser Margo Martin, shows the presidential convoy cruising along the sleek, tree-lined highway en route from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to the capital city.
Captioned "President Trump's motorcade through Malaysia en route to the Asean Summit," the clip has since garnered two million views and counting.
Malaysia was Trump's first stop on his Asia tour, where he attended the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits.
He is heading to Japan today before continuing to South Korea for the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2025 in the coastal city of Gyeongju.
The short video by Margo quickly made its way across multiple social media platforms, with users gushing over Malaysia's modern highway infrastructure and scenic beauty.
"This looks like the opening scene from Independence Day," Mike Kearney from Pennsylvania, US, commented, whilst Shubham Singh Gaur from India quipped, "That convoy looks like Fast & Furious: Presidential Drift."
"If he's headed to Kuala Lumpur from the airport, he'll pass by lots of oil palm trees. It's amazing how many there are, row after row of them, almost endless!" remarked another user from the US, Neesie.
Malaysia has good road infrastructure was amongst the most common comments.
"Epic convoy, solid view and I love my country," Malaysians echoed the pride online.
The MEX Highway, which officially began operations on Dec 13, 2007, spans 26 kilometres and serves as a key artery connecting Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and KLIA.
Designed for smooth traffic flow and efficiency, MEX remains the preferred route for travellers commuting between these major destinations.
For most Klang Valley commuters, it's just another daily drive, but Margo's video was a reminder of how rarely Malaysians pause to appreciate their own backyard.
It also gave Malaysians a reason to take pride in the roads they often take for granted.
Source: Bernama
